kapitan nyonya, emporium
COMMERCIAL F&B
CLIENT : KAPITAN NYONYA
type : COMMERCIAL
location : KUCHING
size : 2050 sqft
Relaxed Peranakan Luxe
Shaped based on clearly defining volume of the interior ambiance, the space takes inspiration from the nostalgia mix of Straits Eclectic style, traditional Chinese and Malay, with contemporary finishing touch. The idea is to preserve as much as possible of the existing built component in the shoplot. Arriving guests are welcomed with the front hall visual extending into the grand dining hall; an elongated section that recalls the typical Peranakan House long and segmented interior.
The most important element is the
adaptive re-use of the spatial experience
that evokes the feeling of living in a
Peranakan House, and the sense of travel
back in time during the British colonial
era, that subtly uncover the collective
details of a Nyonya house.
Dining Hall also known as the 2nd Hall,
Center-oriented seating layout, zoned
within the Peranakan House high ceiling
volume
Upon entering the Front Hall of the restaurant, guest will witness a Portrait of a Nyonya lady. Portraits are hung on the wall as a representation of the previous owner who once resided there or the
possessions that belonged to the person in the portraits. The honorific name Baba,
which translates to “gentleman,” is used
for Peranakan men, whereas Nyonya, which translates to “lady,” is used for women. The Peranakans have a distinctive dress sense known as “baju kebaya” that was primarily influenced by Chinese and Malay cultures. In the past, Nonya Kebaya was a gorgeous, translucent, form-fitting embroidered blouse fashioned from thin cotton or silk and
embellished with very skilled hand embroidery.
The restaurant is divided into a casual, private dining, bar and alfresco dining.
All areas are given dedicated name, designed to complement different dining seatings & experience. Eccentric elements from titanium bronze signage, carved-out quotes on textured wall, dynamic floor patterns and soft seatings reel in a fun and lively atmosphere for the diners.
